Coronavirus In Minnesota: Food Supply Becomes Vulnerable As Processing Plants Close
Tyson is one of three major meat processors, including Smithfield and JBS, who have closed facilities because cases of COVID-19 spread among plant workers.
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Tyson is one of three major meat processors, including Smithfield and JBS, who have closed facilities because cases of COVID-19 spread among plant workers.
Here in the Twin Cities, there are plenty of events and virtual activities to do while safely practicing socially distancing from home.
Minnesota saw its biggest single-day jump in COVID-19 cases Tuesday as officials reported 365 additional lab-confirmed cases, bringing the state's total to 4,181.
Thirty-four Wisconsin state parks, forests and recreational areas closed for three weeks will be able to reopen on Friday as temperatures increase across the state and cases of coronavirus level off, Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday.
Retail giant Target has kept its nearly 2,000 stores open across the U.S., continuously changing how it operates to keep employees and customers safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
Catholic Eldercare notified families of residents and said it is isolating those who have contracted the virus in a designated section of the 174-bed nursing home.
WCCO's Kim Johnson sat down with a local business consultant, Stephanie Goetz of Goetz Communication, who is advising businesses big and small.
Here are your daily updates for COVID-19.
Jeff Wagner explains the effort to make the White House's plan for expanded testing possible -- and what it means for Minnesotans.
No matter how much we are all trying to stay home, there is on place most can't avoid: the grocery store.
"The idea of going on a walk together and trying to stay six feet apart might be a little more challenging than saying we're going to put two tables in a driveway and we're going to measure it with a tape measure," Kris Ehresmann said.
Teachers are used to getting creative to make things work for their students, especially during this time of distance learning -- but a special needs teacher from Fergus Falls has really embraced her creative side -- hook, line and sinker!
Vice President Mike Pence has an appointment Tuesday at Minnesota's Mayo Clinic to learn about a new coronavirus testing "moonshot" that has the famed clinic partnering with the state and the U of M to quickly boost the state's capacity to 20,000 tests a day.
An assisted-living facility in Wayzata won't reopen after COVID-19 forced it to move residents out of the building.
Nearly two-thirds of the workforce was sent home a month ago.
A top disease expert out of the University of Minnesota says we are only at the beginning of fighting COVID-19.
In the past months, Minnesota has seen a 7.5 deaths per 100 cases, while Wisconsin has seen 4.6 deaths per 100 cases.
The order allows nonessential businesses to do curbside drop-off of goods and animals. This will allow businesses like dog groomers, small engine repair shops, upholstery businesses and others to safely open.
A Minnesota native has launched a website to connect mask makers with those who need the personal protective equipment in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Industry leaders acknowledge that the U.S. food chain has rarely been so stressed and that no one is sure about the future, even as they try to dispel concerns about shortages.
PPP rebooted Monday morning with another $310 billion, offering loans to help companies pay their employees.
An 11 year-old from Prior Lake learned how to sew in order to provide homemade face masks for those who need them most.
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced Monday that the number of positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Minnesota has risen to 3,816, up 214 from Sunday.
A local non-profit is stepping up to help in the fight against COVID-19.
Mayo Clinic has officially launched a new skill for Alexa, Amazon's cloud-based voice service, to provide users with a convenient way to get the latest information about the COVID-19 pandemic.
This role is responsible for leading Media and Information Technology Systems resources and staff.
Tuesday's special legislative election in Minnesota will determine control of the state House.
Bueckers finished the season with the third most points ever by a rookie and second most assists.
Zebra mussel larvae have been found in two lakes in the Twin Cities, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Tuesday.
Luigi Mangione appeared in court Tuesday in Manhattan, where two state terrorism charges were thrown out, but the murder charge will stand.
Tuesday's special legislative election in Minnesota will determine control of the state House.
Zebra mussel larvae have been found in two lakes in the Twin Cities, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Tuesday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday announced his plans to seek reelection, launching a historic bid for a third consecutive term.
From Sept. 3 to 7, Minnesota saw temperatures ranging from 11 to 15 degrees below average, with highs barely creeping into the 60s followed by nights in the mid-40s.
Police Chief Brian O'Hara said four of the eight shot have life-threatening injuries. It was the second mass shooting of the day on East Lake Street.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday announced his plans to seek reelection, launching a historic bid for a third consecutive term.
From Sept. 3 to 7, Minnesota saw temperatures ranging from 11 to 15 degrees below average, with highs barely creeping into the 60s followed by nights in the mid-40s.
Five students and a driver are recovering after two school buses collided in Oakland Township, Minnesota, Monday afternoon, according to the Freeborn County Sheriff's Office.
Joe Norgaard, 44, was surveying a rural stretch of a road in New Market Township earlier this month when a 58-year-old motorist fatally hit him.
A Cloquet, Minnesota, man is facing charges after an investigation Monday into reportedly stolen checks from a mailbox in Carlton County led to deputies identifying 14 victims, the sheriff's office said.
After decades of scouring the bottom of Lake Michigan, searchers have finally found the wreckage of a cargo schooner that sank during a ferocious storm almost 140 years ago off the Wisconsin coastline.
A Wisconsin state senator who came in third in the Democratic primary for governor in 2018 is running again.
A Wisconsin legislator has left the state Assembly's Democratic caucus after being accused by fellow party members of threatening to kill three lawmakers.
Two people, including a Vietnam War veteran, were killed in a helicopter crash south of the Twin Cities on Saturday afternoon, federal officials said.
The crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. on 480th Avenue near 830th Street in Ellsworth Township.
We Can Ride is both Minnesota's oldest and its largest therapeutic riding program, offering horseback riding opportunities for those living with disabilities.
To honor those killed on 9/11, many are turning to service. In St. Paul, Minnesota, hundreds of volunteers are packing meals for those in need.
"Confidence is core in what we do, and I think we are talking about a woman's confidence in her experience, her network and how she presents herself for an interview and on the job," Megan Meuli, vice president of development at Dress for Success, said.
On one corner in north Minneapolis, you'll find more than just an urban farm. You'll also find opportunity, thanks to Appetite for Change.
The Minnesota Star Tribune says it plans to close its own printing facility on Dec. 27, a move the newspaper says will "affect" around 125 employees.
WCCO political reporter Caroline Cummings talks about the race for Minnesota governor.
Tuesday's special legislative election in Minnesota will determine control of the state House.
A special legislative election Tuesday for a seat previously held by the late Rep. Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated in June, will determine control of the state House.
Walz, a Demcrat, said on social media he would seek a rare third term.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday announced his plans to seek reelection, launching a historic bid for a third consecutive term.
Most people don't think of September as an ideal time to open an ice cream shop, especially here in Minnesota. But for Andrew McNattin, the timing didn't matter.
Minnesota's dairy herds have been declared as being unaffected by the bird flu virus after months of sampling, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
WCCO's Jeff Wagner tries to get to the bottom of this fuzzy phenomenon.
If you've been thinking of buying an electric car, you may want to pounce. A major tax credit is about to expire as part of President Trump's mega-bill.
The latest statistics through Saturday show that nearly 1.6 million people have passed through the fair gates.
Luigi Mangione appeared in court Tuesday in Manhattan, where two state terrorism charges were thrown out, but the murder charge will stand.
A man accused of raping a woman at knifepoint near Cedar Lake in Minneapolis, then kidnapping her in June 2024, has pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, according to online court records updated on Monday.
A Cloquet, Minnesota, man is facing charges after an investigation Monday into reportedly stolen checks from a mailbox in Carlton County led to deputies identifying 14 victims, the sheriff's office said.
Mariah Samuels, 34, was shot and killed on Sunday in Minneapolis. Her family said she died just minutes after posting about the domestic violence she faced.
A judge on Monday sentenced a southern Minnesota man accused of shoplifting several gun magazines from a sporting goods store.
A bipartisan bill that's cleared a key hurdle in the U.S. Senate would boost federal support for families of firefighters who died from cancer linked to their jobs.
Minnesota's dairy herds have been declared as being unaffected by the bird flu virus after months of sampling, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
The six clinics in Belle Plaine, Caledonia, Montgomery, Northridge, St. Peter and Wells will close by Dec. 10.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
Months before thrill-seeking snowboarders and skiers take to Burnsville, Minnesota's Buck Hill, the site played host to a grueling challenge for a good cause.
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Netflix's "Adolescence" won big at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, earning six awards, including best limited series.
Don't miss a moment of the 2025 Emmys. Here's how to watch the action live, from the red carpet to the awards show.
Video game fans will hear the work of musicians Stef "P.O.S" Alexander and Dwynell Roland under the newest version of the skateboarding game, "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4."
The show will go on for Farm Aid 40 in Minneapolis after a tentative deal was reached between the University of Minnesota and members of Teamsters Local 320.
Champlin Park and Centennial battled in a big matchup of north suburb schools on Friday night. Plus, see how the Park Center Pirates in Osseo are preserving the legacy of a former player who died after a battle with cancer.
Bueckers finished the season with the third most points ever by a rookie and second most assists.
Simeon Woods Richardson struck out a career-high 11 over six innings and Austin Martin drove in four runs to lead the Minnesota Twins over the New York Yankees 7-0.
Toro and the Minnesota Twins teamed up to renovate the Phillips neighborhood field, which had not been updated in 20 years.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will likely not play against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday due to an ankle sprain.
The shooting of Charlie Kirk is the latest in a series of violent shocks that have left the nation reeling. With Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz set to call a special session to deal with gun violence, the debate over security for public officials intensifies.
The CDC, along with the Food and Drug Administration, now recommends the COVID vaccines for people 65 and over as well as for people ages 5 to 64 with at least one underlying condition that increases their risk of severe COVID.
More than five years after the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic change in the CDC guidelines that is leading to confusion and a lot of people not being eligible to get vaccinated.
More than five years after the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic change in the CDC guidelines that is leading to confusion and a lot of people not being eligible to get vaccinated. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health, Dr. Brooke Cunningham, about the evolving guidelines.
In the aftermath of the Annunciation shooting, Gov. Tim Walz has announced he will call a special session of the legislature to deal with gun violence. While his proposals would include an assault weapons ban, Republicans have a different agenda.
The Aerial Lift Bridge has been granting safe passage for so long that it's become part of the city's skyline. It's evolved over the years, but many of its original parts are still intact.
There's a cabin that blends into its surroundings so well, you almost can't see it. In Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shares the story behind the "Mirror Cabin" near the town of Ironton.
It's been 50 years since WCCO has been at its current location at the "Great Minnesota Get-Together."
Caves that were once used for making beer in the 1800s are now used for making cheese. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen looks into the history of the cheese caves in Faribault.
On his five-acre property in Blaine, Minnesota, Erik Lund has plenty of space to fine-tune his golf game and his guitar game.
From Sept. 3 to 7, Minnesota saw temperatures ranging from 11 to 15 degrees below average, with highs barely creeping into the 60s followed by nights in the mid-40s.
As National Guard troops patrol the streets of Washington, D.C., President Trump has threatened to send soldiers to other cities across the country to help stop crime, but can they perform law enforcement duties? The laws create a complicated answer.
WCCO's Jeff Wagner tries to get to the bottom of this fuzzy phenomenon.
As Minnesotans rush to support the Annunciation Church and School community, it can be hard to know what to say. And frankly, what not to say.
Dominated by foot traffic, it's easy to forget the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is paved to handle vehicle traffic, complete with street names.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
Some chances for storms in western Minnesota on Tuesday, though the rest of the state will remain hot and humid.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says Tuesday will be the hottest day of this very balmy stretch. Temperatures should top out around 90 with a heat index in the low 90s.
Late-summer heat will peak in the Twin Cities on Tuesday before storms and seasonable temperatures return.
Late-summer heat will peak in the Twin Cities on Tuesday before storms and seasonable temperatures return.
Eight people were shot at the encampment, and four of them are in critical condition. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey made it very clear he wants the encampment to close down.
WCCO political reporter Caroline Cummings talks about the race for Minnesota governor.
Some chances for storms in western Minnesota on Tuesday, though the rest of the state will remain hot and humid.
A special legislative election Tuesday for a seat previously held by the late Rep. Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated in June, will determine control of the state House.
Fulton Brewing's Jill Drum shares a preview of the fall event.